Bike Reviews

Craft’s new top-of-the-line Grand Tour jersey (formerly called the Bike Tour) includes a number of features designed to help manage moisture and body temperature. There’s fast-wicking fabric on the torso and back, and barely-there mesh panels under the arms, for maximum heat dissipation. The velvety-smooth fabric on the shoulders, arm openings, and sides looks sleek and moved with me as I shifted on or out of the saddle. A smattering of polka dots and stripes, along with contrasting-color zippers, adds flair and the graphics coordinate nicely with those of the matching Grand Tour bib short.

The Grand Tour, which also comes in a men’s version, runs true-to-size. I was worried that the thin material might sag when I loaded up the three back pockets, but the jersey continued to fit nicely even when they were stuffed to capacity. (There’s also a generously sized center zipper pocket with enough space for an ID and smartphone.) The fabric didn’t fare as well in my apartment building’s washing machine—I spotted a few (barely noticeable) fabric pulls after just a few washings. I’d still wholeheartedly recommend the Grand Tour—you’d be hard-pressed to find another jersey that delivers this combination of great fit, function, and style for $100. But consider hand washing it if your machine, like mine, lacks a delicate cycle.—Emily Furia